10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,644 miles

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problem #4

Jul 132005

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 115,000 miles
When the consumer attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle continued to accelerate and consequently, the consumer hit another motorist. The vehicle was also jumping out of gear due to the recall on the trans axle floor shifter/ignition park interlock.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #3

Apr 012003

Sebring 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,577 miles
There is a recall listed on your website (NHTSA campaign id #98V183000) in regards to a key issue. My vehicle is a 1997 Chrysler Sebring - 87000 original miles, I am the original owner and Chrysler is refusing to honor this recall, saying that my car is out of warranty and that the recall did not apply to my specific VIN# - please help.

- Starkville, MS, USA

problem #2

Dec 211999

Sebring

  • miles
The driver was able to shift from park into drive without foot being on the brake. This happened twice. Once while the vehicle was running, and once when the vehicle was turned off. Problem was reported to the dealership. The vehicle has not been checked for the problem. Please provide any further nformation.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 141997

Sebring

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever the brakes were in use the calipers failed to open. Vehicle would stop until noise indicated a problem with brakes. Would take to dealership & mechanic replaced brakes. The brake problem happened at least 5 times so far. Last time brakes just gave way & needed to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle. On 5th set of brakes. Also, remote control does not work/ both front windows glass distorted/replaced spark plugs/replaced transmission interlock system/replaced noisy front end/replaced starter, and realigned driver's side door hinge.

- Washington, DC, USA